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  1. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-safety-resources/resources/advances-in-patient-safety-2/vol3/Advances-Drews_15.pdf
    February 26, 2008 - Error Producing Conditions in the Intensive Care Unit Error Producing Conditions in the Intensive Care Unit Frank A. Drews, PhD; Adrian Musters, BS; Matthew H. Samore, MD Abstract Up to 98,000 patients die because of human error in U.S. hospitals each year. Among the areas where errors occur frequently is t…
  2. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/hai/abate/introduction/intro-overview.pdf
    March 01, 2022 - Toolkit for Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices_Toolkit Overview and Recommended Prelaunch Activities Toolkit for Decolonization of Hospital Non-ICU Patients With Indwelling Devices Based on the ABATE Infection Trial Protocol Abbreviated Title: Decolonization of Non-ICU Patients With Devices I…
  3. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/rural-post-partum-challenge/webinars/overview-webinar-rpmhchallenge.pdf
    November 01, 2020 - AHRQ’s Cross-Sectional Innovation to Improve Rural Postpartum Mental Health Challenge AHRQ’s Cross-Sectional Innovation to Improve Rural Postpartum Mental Health Challenge Challenge Overview June 3, 2020 https://www.ahrq.gov/rural-post-partum-challenge/ https://www.ahrq.gov/rural-post-partum-challenge/index.ht…
  4. Intro (pdf file)

    www.ahrq.gov/downloads/monahrq/pdf/MONAHRQ_v3_ReleaseNotes.pdf
    June 01, 2012 - Intro MONAHRQ Release Notes Version 3.0 June 2012 1 Table of Contents................................................................................................................................................... 1 1. INTRODUCTION ....................…
  5. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/hospital/about/about-the-health-literacy-item-set-for-hospitals-911.pdf
    October 30, 2017 - About the CAHPS® Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals About the CAHPS Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals CAHPS® Adult Hospital Survey: Supplemental Items Document No. 911 Updated 10/30/2017 About the CAHPS® Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals Table of Contents Introduction.....................…
  6. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/reports/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patients-source-understanding-dx-error-vol1-references.html
    June 01, 2023 - Patient Experience as a Source for Understanding the Origins, Impact, and Remediation of Diagnostic Errors References Previous Page   Table of Contents Patient Experience as a Source for Understanding the Origins, Impact, and Remediation of Diagnostic Errors Executive Summary Introduction Past…
  7. www.ahrq.gov/teamstepps/lep/hospitalguide/lephospitalguide.html
    December 01, 2012 - Improving Patient Safety Systems for Limited-English-Proficient (LEP) Patients: A Guide for Hospitals TeamSTEPPS® Enhancing Safety for Patients With Limited English Proficiency Module Contents Slide 1: Improving Patient Safety Systems for LEP Patients Slide 2: Improving Patient Safety Systems for LEP Patien…
  8. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/teamstepps/longtermcare/module7/ts2-0ltc_module7_ig_summary.pdf
    May 10, 2017 - Summary (Instructor Guide) SUMMARY—PULLING IT ALL TOGETHER SUBSECTIONS • Review of Teamwork Skills, Team Effectiveness, and TeamSTEPPS Outcomes • Skills Practice Exercise • Identifying Opportunities to Use TeamSTEPPS Strategies and Tools • Practice Teaching Session Preparation TIM…
  9. www.ahrq.gov/health-literacy/improve/pharmacy/guide/strategies.html
    September 01, 2020 - Strategies to Improve Communication Between Pharmacists and Patients Slide Presentation by Sunil Kripalani, MD, MSc and Kara L. Jacobson, MPH, CHES. Text version of the slide presentation on strategies to improve communication between pharmacists and patients. Slide 1 Strategies to Improve Communication B…
  10. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/patient-family-engagement/pfeprimarycare/medmanage_quickstartfull.pdf
    December 15, 2016 - Implementation Quick Start Guide: Medication Mangement Implementation Quick Start Guide Medication Management The Guide to Improving Patient Safety in Primary Care Settings by Engaging Patients and Families Implementation Quick Start Guide: Medication Management Table of Contents What Is the Medication Man…
  11. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/quality-patient-safety/hais/tools/perinatal-care/modules/strategies/safe-electronic/tool_safe-e-fetal-monitoring.docx
    May 01, 2017 - AHRQ Safety Program for Perinatal Care: Monitoring for Perinatal Safety: Electronic Fetal Monitoring Purpose of the tool: This tool describes the key perinatal safety elements that support the use of electronic fetal monitoring (EFM). The key safety elements are presented within the framework of the Comprehensive Unit…
  12. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/prevention-chronic-care/decision/research-centers/bundlingcps.pdf
    March 01, 2014 - Bundling Clinical Preventive Services: A Review of Definitions and Concepts from the Literature Bundling Clinical Preventive Services: A Review of Definitions and Concepts from the Literature Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Departme…
  13. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/surveys-guidance/hospital/about/about-hospital-health-literacy-item-set.pdf
    October 30, 2017 - About the CAHPS® Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals About the CAHPS Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals CAHPS® Adult Hospital Survey: Supplemental Items Document No. 911 Updated 10/30/2017 About the CAHPS® Health Literacy Item Set for Hospitals Table of Contents Introduction.....................…
  14. www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/cahps/quality-improvement/improvement-guide/6-strategies-for-improving/health-promotion-education/cahps-strategy-6-r.pdf
    April 14, 2017 - Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care: Reminder Systems for Immunizations and Preventive Services The CAHPS Ambulatory Care Improvement Guide Practical Strategies for Improving Patient Experience Section 6: Strategies for Improving Patient Experience with Ambulatory Care 6.R. Remind…
  15. www.ahrq.gov/practiceimprovement/delivery-initiative/ihs/chapter3.html
    December 01, 2017 - ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delivery Systems for American Indians and Alaska Natives Using Enhanced Data Infrastructure Chapter 3. Development of the Data Infrastructure Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents ARRA ACTION: Comparative Effectiveness of Health Care Delivery…
  16. www.ahrq.gov/diagnostic-safety/resources/issue-briefs/dxsafety-patients-source-understanding-dx-error-vol1-references.html
    June 01, 2023 - Patient Experience as a Source for Understanding the Origins, Impact, and Remediation of Diagnostic Errors References Previous Page   Table of Contents Patient Experience as a Source for Understanding the Origins, Impact, and Remediation of Diagnostic Errors Executive Summary Introduction Past…
  17. www.ahrq.gov/patient-safety/settings/hospital/resource/pressureulcer/tool/pu3a.html
    October 01, 2014 - Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals 3. What Are the Best Practices in Pressure Ulcer Prevention that We Want to Use? (continued) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Hospitals Overview Key Subject Area Index 1. Are we ready for this change? 2. How will …
  18. www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6f.html
    June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 7) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination? Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework Chapter…
  19. www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6j.html
    June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 11) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination? Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework Chapte…
  20. www.ahrq.gov/ncepcr/care/coordination/atlas/chapter6r.html
    June 01, 2014 - Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 6. Measure Maps and Profiles (continued, 19) Previous Page Next Page Table of Contents Care Coordination Measures Atlas Update Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2. What is Care Coordination? Chapter 3. Care Coordination Measurement Framework Chapte…

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